A Quick Overview Of Fromage Persillé

'Fromage persillé' is French for 'blue cheese'. It is sometimes referred to as 'fromage à pâte persillé'. 'Pâte' means 'paste' - in this description it refers to the body of the cheese, which has a pasty texture.

'Persillé' means 'with a parsley garnish' - here this term refers to the appearance of this cheese. It has nothing to do with parsley!